3D Prototyping and Various Programs of Study

Three-dimensional prototyping is not a new concept to the world. Now, more than ever it is possible to use a course in prototyping to advance the knowledge of students in a plethora of different fields of study. This article explores the use of a core course in prototyping at a university level to show how this technology can be applied to students’ different fields of study. To that end, the article addresses (1) prototyping technology applicability to various disciplines; (2) planning and implementation mechanisms of the course; and (3) discussion of the students’ experience in the class. The methods introduced could be used by other educators and institutions of learning in implementation of a similar program.

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